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I've got a 71 Commando and can set it up as an Interstate or Roadster as I have all the parts. I want to fit a grab rail to it but most suppliers offer a different one for each set up. Is there anyone who has been in this situation who can recommend the type that will fit both sets adequately as I don't really want to buy both.
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The grab rails were certai…
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Previously fred_goode wrot…
Previously fred_goode wrote:
Grab rails didn't appear until the 1973 model range. The distance between the rear loop frame rails was 6 3/4" for the 750s while from 1973 the 850 has a dimension of 7 3/8" measured 4" forward of the rear. You may find the available grab rails will not fit your '71 without a bit of reforming.Hi
I've got a 71 Commando and can set it up as an Interstate or Roadster as I have all the parts. I want to fit a grab rail to it but most suppliers offer a different one for each set up. Is there anyone who has been in this situation who can recommend the type that will fit both sets adequately as I don't really want to buy both.
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The grab rails were certainly different at one time. The early (1972-on) Interstate rail was longer and looked 'squarer'. I'd doubt if it could be moved close enough to a Roadster seat to be comfortable.
For 1973, Norton listed 06-3632 (Interstate) and 06-3819 (Roadster). However, the 1975 850 Mk3 used one rail (06-4978) for both versions. The 1975 'Supersession and Amended Part No.' list shows 06-4978 replacing 06-3819 for the Roadster (and makes no mention of the Interstate).
This makes me suspect that the Mk3 rail was a slightly amended Roadster rail. I can confirm that it fits both types (but does have to be moved back along the frame for the Interstate, of course).